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Galley Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Derbyshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a substantial earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a monument type widely distributed across the English uplands during the Bronze Age period. Excavations conducted in the nineteenth century revealed burials and grave goods consistent with Bronze Age funerary practice, contributing to understanding of burial rituals and material culture in prehistoric Derbyshire. The site remains a significant example of Bronze Age monumental architecture within the Peak District landscape.
Galley Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010100. View the official record →
Galley Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010100.
Galley Low bowl barrow is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1010100.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bank Top bowl barrow (4.7 km), Bank Top oval barrow (4.8 km), Medieval settlement, including fishpond and open field system, immediately north and 240m south of Lea Cottage Farm (5.1 km).
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